What is Lab Automation?
Technology-Driven Laboratory Efficiency
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- Lab Automation
- Lab automation refers to the use of technology to perform laboratory tasks with minimal human intervention. This includes robotic sample handling, automated analyzers, workflow automation through LIMS, and integration of systems to reduce manual steps.
Laboratory automation ranges from single-task devices to total lab automation (TLA) systems. The goal is to increase throughput, reduce errors, improve consistency, and free staff for higher-value activities. Modern lab automation combines hardware with software intelligence.
Types of Lab Automation
Pre-Analytical
Automated sorting, aliquoting, and sample preparation
Analytical
Automated analyzers and testing instruments
Post-Analytical
Auto-verification, archiving, and storage
Workflow
LIMS-driven process automation and routing
Scheduling
Optimized test sequencing and batch processing
Quality
Automated QC, calibration, and maintenance
Benefits of Lab Automation
Increased testing throughput
Reduced manual errors
Improved consistency and reproducibility
Faster turnaround times
Lower cost per test
Better staff utilization
24/7 operation capability
Enhanced regulatory compliance